Abstract
Five cases of anorexia nervosa in black American patients are presented. All had lost parents by death or divorce. Three had a family history of obesity and of a physical illness related to obesity. Two were male and both of these had a previous history of serious psychiatric disturbance. Three patients had a first or second degree relative with affective disorder. Two patients showed a primary lack of sexual interest and one male was bisexual. Four of the patients came from social classes 3-5.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-188 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Psychiatric Research |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Biological Psychiatry